How Spending Time in Nature Builds Resilience and Climate Action
Organizers: Impact Net Zero, Toronto Nature Stewards, Toronto Field Naturalists
Spending time in nature helps build resilience and inspires climate action. It can reduce feelings of climate anxiety while strengthening our connection to the environment, our communities, and each other.
Join Impact Net Zero (INZ), Toronto Nature Stewards (TNS), and the Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) for an engaging online fireside chat on how nature can support mental well-being, ease climate anxiety, and inspire meaningful action.
Leaders from the three organizations will share stories and insights on how connecting with local natural spaces and participating in community stewardship can foster hope, resilience, and a sense of purpose in a changing climate.
Whether you're looking to manage climate anxiety, get involved in your community, or deepen your connection with nature, this event will leave you with practical ideas, inspiration, and new opportunities to take action.
This online event will have closed captioning
Free to attend and for all ages
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-spending-time-in-nature-builds-resilience-and-climate-action-tickets-1993264664268?aff=oddtdtcreator
Council of All Beings: A Work That Reconnects Workshop
Organizer: Unicamp of Ontario
In this community ritual, we gather to speak on behalf of the more than human world and receive their gifts to continue healing and protecting our planet.
Register and More details: https://unicampofontario.secure.retreat.guru/program/council-of-all-beings/
27th Annual Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival
Organizer: Planet In Focus International Film Festival
Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival is celebrating 27 years this October 20-25, 2026! Don’t miss this lineup of groundbreaking documentary films focusing on the planet we share. The festival includes Canadian and international films, a free Industry Conference, a free Family Day Program, special guests, panels and filmmaker Q&As.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages
For the full festival lineup and to purchase tickets, visit https://planetinfocus.org/
TTCriders Book Club: Better Buses, Better Cities by Steven Higashide
Organizer: TTCriders
The TTCriders Book Club is back! Let’s get together to share knowledge and expand our insights on all things transit 🚌🚃
Every two months, we’ll read a different book about transit, and get a chance to meet new and familiar faces. Each Book Club will start with a brief recap of the book followed by questions and discussion. Everyone is welcome to join! We encourage you to come even if you haven’t completed the reading!
The TTCriders Book Club is a friendly place to learn more about transit and from each other so we can better organize for public transit.
Register and More details: https://www.ttcriders.ca/bookclub_july2026
Save Our Waterfront Rally and March!
Organizer: No Jets TO
Our waterfront is under direct threat. The expansion of the Toronto Island Airport means commercial jets roaring overhead and more air pollution settling over our neighbourhoods. If we do not act, this will be the end of our vision of a waterfront where families can swim, walk and breathe clean air. The federal government must take action NOW.
Let’s come together to say NO to jets on Toronto’s waterfront! On Sunday, July 26, join us for a powerful rally and march to protect Toronto’s lakefront.
Register and More details: https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/194959/event/1
Grassy Narrows Webinar: 150 Years of Resistance
Organizer: Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
Join Grassy Narrows for a webinar featuring grassroots organizer Chrissy Isaacs and Grassy Narrows youth. Hear directly from those leading the fight to protect their land, water, and way of life, learn about the latest developments, and help build momentum for the River Run Rally.
Register and More details: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_od45WjluSj6irOMDes-x9w#/registration
Understanding & Countering Misinformation, Disinformation, & Malinformation
Organizer: Egale Canada
Misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation (MDM) are increasingly shaping online spaces and public discourse. This webinar offers a practical introduction to MDM—what it is, how it spreads, and why it matters.
Participants will explore the impacts of MDM on 2SLGBTQI communities, including how harmful narratives can contribute to rising anti-2SLGBTQI hate. The session will also provide practical tools to help you recognize and respond effectively to MDM in online spaces.
Register: https://egale-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GvJgr7iOTeOOdhji3C3AOg#/registration
Facing the Climate Crisis Together
Organizer: Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA)
Are you feeling anxiety or grief about the heat and wildfire smoke this summer, and want to talk it through with others? Frustrated about lack of government action? We’re feeling it too.
On Wednesday, July 22nd at 12pm, join TEA for a lunchtime discussion where you can talk with other involved people about how you are feeling about the state of climate change and climate action. It’s important to take care of ourselves in order to continue the important work ahead of us.
Register and More details: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C_S1tAU5SA6NvZgTqja6Ug#/registration
Generations for Climate Justice
Organizer: The 519
Generations for Climate Justice (GCJ) is a free program that connects 2SLGBTQ+ youth (ages 10 to 18) and 2SLGBTQ+ older adults (ages 50+) to build impactful intergenerational relationships and foster collaboration on climate justice projects.
Register and More details: https://www.the519.org/programs/generations-for-climate-justice/
NO JETS TO! Film screening of 'The City Island'
Organizers: Toronto Climate Film Festival, ClimateFast and Environmental Defence
Toronto Climate Film Festival presents Elizabeth Littlejohn's film on Toronto Island's history & community struggle + No Jets TO speakers
How can we prevent jets on our waterfront? Stay after the film to meet the filmmaker Elizabeth Littlejohn and hear WHAT YOU CAN DO about the proposal to expand the airport - and what it means for the waterfront from NoJetsTO and for our health from CAPE.
Speakers: Norm di Pasquale for No Tets TO and Anne Keary from CAPE. This event is co-hosted by Toronto Climate Film Festival, ClimateFast and Environmental Defence.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/no-jets-to-film-screening-the-city-island-new-screening-date-july-20-tickets-1993342070793
Stack Data Centre Public Meeting
Organizer: Ward 20 Municipal Councillor Parthi Kandavel team
Introductory public information meeting on Ward 20 Stack Infrastructure data centre, planned expansion, with open question period.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible.
Hybrid online option is being encouraged. Room capacity is 100. Please bring own water.
More details: https://gnntoronto.ca/events/stack-infrastructure-data-centre-public-information-meeting/0102136
Disclaimer: TCAN is a non-partisan organization. The posting of events organized by elected leaders should not be considered an endorsement. We encourage attendees to ask questions and hold elected leaders to account.
Civic Meetup #551: SolveTO: From one pothole, to a reporting platform for every Canadian city
Organizer: Civic Tech Toronto
After driving past the same pothole for months, Ahmed Nadar built a tool that turns one photo into a report the city can act on. This is the story of SolveTO, the open data that was there the whole time, and what one reporting platform across every Canadian city could look like.
Register and More details: https://guild.host/events/civic-meetup-551-solveto-i4v3p9
For Our Kids: Welcome Call
Organizer: For Our Kids
Parenting is a lot, and if you’ve been carrying that quiet worry of the climate crisis as well, and looking for a meaningful way to channel it, you are not alone.
Come hang out with us at our next Network Welcome Call.
There is absolutely no "expert" requirement here. We’re just a bunch of parents and grandparents holding space for each other and working together to build a safer future. Whether you’ve never spoken a word about climate change out loud, are just a little curious, or have been in this space for years, you belong here.
Register and More details: https://www.forourkids.ca/julywelcomecall
NO JETS TO! Film screening of 'The City Island'
Organizers: Toronto Climate Film Festival, ClimateFast and Environmental Defence
Toronto Climate Film Festival presents Elizabeth Littlejohn's film on Toronto Island's history & community struggle + No Jets TO speakers
How can we prevent jets on our waterfront? Stay after the film to meet the filmmaker Elizabeth Littlejohn and hear WHAT YOU CAN DO about the proposal to expand the airport - and what it means for the waterfront from NoJetsTO and for our health from CAPE.
Speakers: Elizabeth Littlejohn, Norm di Pasquale for No Tets TO and Anne Keary from CAPE. This event is co-hosted by Toronto Climate Film Festival, ClimateFast and Environmental Defence.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/no-jets-to-film-screening-of-the-city-island-tickets-1992848320974
A Breath of Clean Air: Building Climate Resilience by Improving Indoor Air Quality
Organizer: Green 13
Climate change means poor air quality days are becoming more common. At the same time, indoor air can be highly polluted. Most buildings in Toronto are not designed to adequately handle harmful air contaminants like fine particulates (PM2.5). This workshop will focus on practical ways to prepare for wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and poor air quality days, while learning how to create healthier indoor spaces. This is a great opportunity to build climate resilience and learn more about protecting your health by improving indoor air quality.
The workshop begins with a presentation by chemist and science communicator Louise Hidinger, Ph.D. We will take a closer look at sources of air pollution from inside a building, and how the growing burden of outdoor air pollution due to climate change and human activity makes its way into our inside spaces, and ultimately into our bodies. Next, we will discuss the current landscape for ventilation and air quality standards. After the presentation, participants will be invited to get hands-on experience by engaging with four interactive exhibits: different types of IAQ monitors, air filtration equipment for cleaning the air, DIY air purifiers (Corsi-Rosenthal boxes), and examples of mask designs.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible, This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages.
RSVP for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-breath-of-clean-air-building-climate-resilience-by-improving-iaq-tickets-1991602472608
Chalk My Ride
Organizer: Community Bikeways and Mount Dennis BIA
This ride will be at a recreational pace.
This 15km (loop) ride begins from the NW corner of Weston Rd at Eglinton Ave West at the terminus of the Eglinton LRT (Mount Dennis Stn).
Explore the bikeways of the area, including Eglinton Ave W, Humber River Trail and the new (hard-to-find) bike lanes of the former Town of Weston. This area was once a popular excursion for cyclists from (the old) City of Toronto. It was also Home of the Bicycle for the giant CCM bicycle factory from 1917 to 1983.
This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages
To register email CommunityBikewaysToronto@gmail.com
Mid-Scarborough Repair Hub
Organizer: Scarborough Environmental Association
The Mid Scarborough Hub Repair Cafe is a monthly repair cafe run by Scarborough Environmental Association that typically occurs on the first or second Saturday of every month and typically has clothing, appliance, computer and bike repair available.
More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/mid-scarborough-repair-hub-2025-2/
Free Clothing Swap
Organizer: Scarborough Environmental Association
Whether it's a new fit for yourself or a loved one, drop by our clothing swap to find something unique.
Ready to refresh your wardrobe? Join us for our Free Scarborough Clothing Swap.
More details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-clothing-swap-rsvp-not-required-tickets-1965661433261
Black Youth: Food Sovereignty Future
Organizer: Black Food Sovereignty Alliance
Join the Black Food Sovereignty Alliance for an inspiring community conversation exploring the future of Black food sovereignty through the voices and leadership of Black youth.
This engaging event will bring together young leaders, growers, food advocates, and community members to discuss how we can build more equitable, sustainable, and culturally rooted food systems. Through storytelling, dialogue, and shared experiences, participants will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping Black food sovereignty today.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-youth-food-sovereignty-future-tickets-1991507947882
July Repair Café @ Lansing United Church
Organizer: Repair Café Willowdale
Come get your items fixed for free at our public repair café!
More details: https://repaircafewillowdale.ca/events/july-repair-cafe-lansing-united-church/
Where Renewable Energy Meets Community in Toronto
Organizer: Climate Care To
Join us in Toronto to explore how renewable energy powers up communities and sparks local change!
For an insightful panel discussion exploring the intersection of renewable energy and community engagement. Bringing together diverse perspectives, this conversation will examine how clean energy initiatives can strengthen communities, foster resilience, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/where-renewable-energy-meets-community-in-toronto-tickets-1992374293144
Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market Mini Repair Café
Organizer: Repair Café Toronto
Fixing small appliances, home electronics, general housewares and clothing.
Note:
One item per person.
Visitor registration ends at 5:30 pm.
More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/dufferin-grove-farmers-market-mini-repair-cafe-2-2-2/
Moving Beyond Hierarchies: Re-imagining Governance Structures
Organizer: FoodShare Toronto
How do we break down rigid, top-down structures and build spaces rooted in community? Join Mariam Waliji and Sara Mai Chitty for an interactive session that explores anti-colonial, relational approaches to re-imagining governance. Whether you are planning events or building coalitions - across internal departments or between non-profit organizations - this workshop offers a holistic framework to shift away from traditional hierarchies.
Through real-world case studies and a hands-on Sphere of Influence activity, participants will map out their own capacity for impact. The session will conclude with a collaborative shareback, ensuring you leave with actionable takeaways to foster deeply rooted, collaborative relationships in your own work.
Register and More details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/foodsharetoronto/2287171
Climate Change & the Protection of the International Order, Security & Human Welfare
Organizer: Seniors for Climate Action Now!
Climate change poses multiple, existential threats to the human race: floods from rising sea levels; droughts from shifting rain patterns; famines from crop failures.
Entire populations are already trying to escape the worst-affected areas, and they are colliding with neighbouring peoples as they flee. States are mobilizing their militaries to protect their own resources, or to seize the resources of others.
Register: https://secure.seniorsforclimateactionnow.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=191
Rooted in Resilience: How Rural Development Drives Poverty Eradication, Climate Action, and Shared Prosperity.
Organizer: Sustainable Community Aid Network
This webinar will examine how rural development strategies — including sustainable agriculture, local food systems, renewable energy, infrastructure investment, and community-led development — can serve as powerful tools for poverty reduction and climate resilience. It will also highlight practical, place-based solutions that individuals, organizations, and governments can adopt to empower rural communities and build more equitable systems.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how strengthening rural communities is not only essential for environmental sustainability, but also for advancing inclusive prosperity and social justice at both local and global scales.
Register and More details: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_LBpA9vyRBCEXkOVAlPNOg#/registration
Understanding Wind Energy in Ontario: Community Learning Session
Organizer: ClimateCareTO
Join us at the Toronto Public Library for an interactive community session about wind and solar energy in Ontario. Participants will explore how renewable energy systems work through a live demonstration of a small solar panel and wind turbine system and learn how weather conditions affect clean energy production.
The session will also introduce important topics related to wind energy in Ontario, including wind turbine setback distances, environmental considerations, and provincial noise guidelines designed to protect nearby communities. Through hands-on activities and open discussion, residents will learn more about sustainability, renewable energy planning, and Toronto’s climate goals in a welcoming and community-friendly environment.
Open to families, youth, newcomers, residents, and anyone interested in learning more about clean energy and community climate action.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages.
Register and More details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-wind-energy-in-ontario-community-learning-session-tickets-1990117173037?aff=erellivmlt
Spread: A workshop on making wheatpaste
Organizers: Artists for Climate and Migrant Justice and Indigenous Sovereignty, For Ensemble Collaborative, and Labour in the Arts
A workshop on making wheatpaste, a cheap and effective material to put up up posters. Participants will learn the basics through hands-on exploration and will leave with a container of wheatpaste and a set of posters designed at the previous workshop.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages
Register and More details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/seedbloomspread/2253528
People’s MOU Day of Action
Organizer: 350 Canada
The Canadian government’s latest Pipeline MOU with Alberta is the final nail in the coffin for Canada’s climate policy. It’s time to rise up and stop Big Oil from winning everything on their wishlist.
On June 25th, join us for a national day of action calling on Members of Parliament to sign an MOU with the people — a deal to protect our communities, our climate, and our future.
Register and More details: http://350.org/mou
Climate Town Hall
Organizer: Stephanie Smyth MPP
It's a panel discussion. All questions relating to the topic of "climate and the environment" will be accepted.
They are asking that questions be submitted ahead of time so that they can address as many as possible. You can submit through the RSVP form. They will also allocate some time towards the end of the event (8-8:30) for live questions from the audience. All questions relating to the topic of "climate and the environment" will be accepted.
Register and More details: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7NKfa6Z34EqCKmu5EI-ydIHTibCU-aZNg9wNVwKP39FUM0ZIRjJOQlhLNTZEOVcyTzdMQ1BYWUNFSi4u
Disclaimer: TCAN is a non-partisan organization. The posting of events organized by elected leaders should not be considered an endorsement. We encourage attendees to ask questions and hold elected leaders to account.
Workshop on Data Centre Policymaking
Organizers: Green Neighbours Network, DVW4EA, ELCA, GN21
Regulating Data Centres - short speeches from politicians followed by breakout workshops.
Councillor Chernos Lin and MPPs Schreiner and Bowman will speak.
Then in breakout workshops, participants will talk about the effects of large data centres’ electricity use, water use, heat generated, and noise from a local and provincial perspective. Discussion will then turn to proposing and discussing guidelines and policies that could be implemented at municipal, provincial, or federal levels.
Register and More details https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-on-data-centre-policy-making-tickets-1990810099599
Bloom: A workshop of creating political posters
Organizers: Artists for Climate and Migrant Justice and Indigenous Sovereignty, For Ensemble Collaborative, and Labour in the Arts
A workshop on designing political posters. Building on the workshop on slogans, we will take political slogans and design a compelling visual image which helps amplify and extend important messages for our time.
This in-person event is wheel-chair accessible. This event is kid-friendly and open to all ages.
Register and More details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/seedbloomspread/2253528
Oakwood-Vaughan Community Hub Repair Café
Organizer: Repair Café Toronto
Come learn how to fix your broken household items for free! One item per person. Volunteer fixers will help with clothing/textiles, small appliances, home electronics, general housewares, and toys!
Register and More details: https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/oakwood-vaughan-community-hub-healthy-aging-program-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
The People's MOU Day of Action: National Organizing Call
Organizer: 350 Canada
Join us on June 17 to learn more about our upcoming mobilization – The People’s MOU Day of Action.
Now that the Alberta / Canada Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed, we’re expecting a proposed pipeline route as early as July 1st. One week before that deadline – on Thursday, June 25th – we are hitting the streets and calling on MPs to sign an MOU with the people — a deal to protect our communities and our climate. We’re calling it the People’s MOU Day of Action.
Register and More details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZamaSam6JV/